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M452 HUT

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,726 mi
Last recorded191,726 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 HUT
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 191,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 191,423 miles

Front steering columb has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2023 191,206 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 190,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 190,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear window damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2019 188,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 187,055 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 187,053 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 187,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch behind strutt (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch behind strutt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt top (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 187,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

underside of vehicle & suspension components shows signs of surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2016 186,836 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 186,815 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 186,046 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 186,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 184,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 182,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 180,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 177,204 miles

N/S inner CV boot leaking

N/S rear floor pan slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 177,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S inner CV boot leaking

N/S rear floor pan slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 173,805 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 169,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 165,559 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 165,555 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 161,916 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 157,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 151,791 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

How Reliable is the Rover Montego?

Based on 15,359 MOT tests across 3,882 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,142
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,882
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,469
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,015
constant velocity joint gaiter split 965
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 820
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M452 HUT is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1994 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 117,082 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Montego fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M452 HUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Montego typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M452 HUT registered?

M452 HUT is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M452 HUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M452 HUT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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